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Arecaceae
Needle Palm Flower
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Toughness and survival.
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Rhapidophyllum
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- evergreen palm
- Height
- 3-6 feet
- Sunlight
- partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- moist, rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The needle palm is considered the most cold-hardy palm in the world, surviving temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Its common name refers to the sharp, black needles that surround the trunk, serving as protection from herbivores.
- It is the only species in its genus, making it a unique and irreplaceable part of its ecosystem.
- The small yellowish flowers are nestled deep among the sharp needles, making pollination a hazardous affair even for insects.
- Despite being native to the United States, it is rare in the wild and listed as a vulnerable species.
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